Yara V. Robertson, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the medical director of surgery at CARTI, a not-for-profit multidisciplinary cancer care provider with 18 locations across Arkansas. She serves patients at CARTI’s flagship campus in Little Rock, which includes a dedicated on-site cancer surgery center, and at the CARTI Cancer Center in Pine Bluff. She completed her residency in general surgery and fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She graduated from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Robertson is passionate about eliminating disparities and expanding access to comprehensive breast care. She is actively involved in global breast cancer awareness and education organizations. She serves as a medical advisor for the Not Putting on a Shirt and Learn Look Locate. She serves on the board of directors for The Tigerlily Foundation, the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and the Pulaski County Medical Association.  She is the former vice chair of Sisters by Choice. A five-year kidney cancer survivor, she tirelessly advocates for patient-centered care and informed, shared decision-making.